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UN rights chief Volker Turk faces opposition to new term
UN human rights chief Volker Turk has secured a second term despite significant pushback from the US, Russia, and Israel.
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Iran executes a man convicted of killing a security force member during 2022 protests
Iran has executed prisoners convicted of killing security forces, amid reports of an increase in executions of political prisoners.
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Palestinian teenage footballer dies a week after Israeli settler attack
A Palestinian teenage footballer has died a week after sustaining wounds during an encounter with Israeli settlers and troops in the West Bank.
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Indian police forcibly hospitalise activist after 20-day hunger strike
Indian police have forcibly hospitalized activist Sonam Wangchuk following a 20-day hunger strike.
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India moves fasting activist to hospital, police say
Indian police have forcibly hospitalized activist Sonam Wangchuk after a 20-day hunger strike linked to the Cockroach Party.
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LGBTQ cruise denied entry to Egypt after being barred from Turkey
An American LGBTQ+ cruise has been blocked from docking in both Turkey and Egypt, sparking discussions on the rollback of LGBTQ rights.
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Former Syrian Officials Found Guilty in Torture of Pro-Democracy Protesters
An Austrian court has issued a historic conviction against a former Syrian intelligence chief for the torture of pro-democracy protesters.
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Detained Gaza doctor almost unrecognisable after injuries in Israeli jail, lawyer says
A UN rights body has labeled the detention of Gaza doctor Hussam Abu Safiya 'arbitrary' as reports emerge of severe injuries sustained in Israeli custody.
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Tens of thousands rally in France for a comprehensive law to fight sexual violence
Tens of thousands are marching across France to demand a comprehensive new law to combat sexual violence.
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Through War and Loss, Iran Moves Against Dissidents
Iran is intensifying domestic crackdowns on dissidents and activists while attempting to project an image of unity internationally.
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Dutch and U.K. Governments Apologize for Their Roles in Forced Adoptions
The U.K. government has issued a formal apology for the state's role in decades of forced adoptions of babies from unwed mothers.
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China tells its ethnic minorities to integrate or face consequences with sweeping new unity law
China has introduced a sweeping new 'ethnic unity' law requiring ethnic minorities to integrate or face consequences.
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Why immigrants are leaving South Africa
Thousands of immigrants are fleeing South Africa amid a surge of xenophobic violence and a looming June 30 deadline.
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UN commission of inquiry says Israel committing genocide in Gaza by deliberately targeting children
A UN commission of inquiry has released findings alleging that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza through the deliberate targeting of children.